Comparison

Life Point Counter vs MasterDex

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Life Point Counter

Manage and calculate Life Points for duels with this intuitive app. It offers features like dice rolling and coin tossing, enhanced by anime-themed visuals and sound effects.

Highlights
  • Life Point Calculator
  • Customizable Start Life
  • Multiplayer (up to 2 Players)
  • Dynamic Dice Roll
  • Dynamic Coin Toss
  • Multiple Anime Skins
  • Sound Effects
Features
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Life Points Counter is an app that manage and calculates the Life Points of an duel. In addition to assist the duelist with various other features as dice rolling and coin toss in a modern and intuitive way! * It has a great variety of visuals that refers to each anime season! * Features: - Life Point Calculator - Customizable Start Life - Manual input - Multiplayer (up to 2 Players) - Counter marker section - Dynamic Dice Roll - Dynamic Coin Toss - Multiple Skins (Anime Related) - Amazing Designs (Anime Related) - Sound Effects (Anime Related) - Etc

About

MasterDex

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for fans and trainers, offering detailed information on creatures, team building, and the trading card game. It features offline access, advanced search, and tracking for favorite creatures and shinies, updated for the latest generation.

Highlights
  • Updated creature information
  • Team builder tool
  • Trading Card Game details
  • Offline functionality
  • Shiny creature tracker
  • Advanced search filters
Features
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Embark on an epic journey with MasterDex, the ultimate companion for all the fans and trainers. Key Features: ▶ Updated to Scarlet and Violet: Stay up-to-date with the latest generation of creatures, including their unique forms, evolutions, and abilities. ▶ Team Builder: Strategize and assemble your dream team using MasterDex's intuitive team-building feature. Plan your battles and unleash the power of synergy. ▶ TCG Info Included: Dive into the Trading Card Game world with comprehensive TCG information, including card details, prices, and rarity. ▶ No Login Required: Get instant access to a wealth of creature knowledge without the hassle of creating an account or remembering credentials. ▶ Works Offline: MasterDex is designed to be your reliable companion, even when you're offline. Access crucial information on the go, no matter where your adventures take you. ▶ Special Evolutions and Alternative Forms: Uncover the secrets of special evolutions and explore the diverse range of alternative forms within this captivating universe. ▶ Create a List of Your Favorite Creatures: Keep track of your most cherished companions. ▶ Keep Track of Your Shinies: Stay organized and track your shiny creatures with ease. MasterDex helps you monitor and celebrate your rare and unique discoveries. ▶ Detailed Information: Access to comprehensive details on creatures, moves, abilities, natures, items locations, and types. ▶ Advanced Search Filters: Find the creatures you're looking for effortlessly using advanced search filters. Narrow down your search based on various criteria. Embark on an extraordinary journey with MasterDex, your go-to companion. Please note that MasterDex is an unofficial, fan-made, and free-to-use app. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the creators of the captivating world. Start your adventure today and become a true master!"

Screenshots

Life Point Counter4 screens
MasterDex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Life Point Counter at none against MasterDex's shown. MasterDex's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Life Point Counter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and MasterDex sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Life Point Counter against 4.8 for MasterDex. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Life Point Counter's written reviews are positive against 87% of MasterDex's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Life Point Counter versus MasterDex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLife Point CounterMasterDex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.2K ratings)4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews86.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K1.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size457 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcus Romanelli MedradoLorenzo Greco

Customer experience

Life Point Counter

All ratings1,159 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral11.5%
Negative13.5%

MasterDex

All ratings1,713 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews382 reviews
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.2%

User reviews

Life Point Counter

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome virtual duel disk
  • 👍 Very cool
  • 👍 Awesome for dueling
  • 👍 Nice to keep track of LP
  • 👍 Perfect for a duel!🤩

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Somewhat money hungry
  • 🐛 UX Design Review
  • 🐛 Ruined the app
  • 🐛 A little bit boring 😮‍💨
  • 🐛 Gut

MasterDex

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic app
  • 👍 Great Pokédex
  • 🔒 No ads
  • 💡 One-time purchase
  • 👍 Aesthetically pleasing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashing and slow loading
  • 🐛 Bugs with team builder
  • 🐛 Missing Pokémon forms and gender differences
  • 🐛 Incorrect or outdated information
  • 💡 Lack of Pokémon location filters

Bugs and requests

Life Point Counter

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Bug with a theme the 5th Theme
  • Cool
  • No funciona el volumen
  • It doesn't work
  • Sorta worked
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  • It's a little glitchy

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add one feature to get 5 stars
  • I want sevens Lp counter and Atk calculator
  • Add the brand New Yugioh Life point counter from The Yugioh Dark side of demensions movie
  • Suggestion!
  • This is the greatest life counter for YuGiOj ever!
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  • This app is amazing BUT
  • Great, but missing some things.
  • Good, but needs more options

MasterDex

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Shiny toggle not working in team builder
  • Pokémon 3D models and artwork not displaying
  • Johto region locations missing
  • Crashes when adding Pokémon to teams
  • Incorrect information for some Pokémon (e.g., Necrozma's ability, Pikachu's classification)

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add Pokémon location filters
  • Implement ability to mark Pokémon as caught/seen
  • Add damage calculator
  • Allow reorganizing of teams
  • Include Pokémon cries and Dynamax/Gigantamax forms
Show 4 more
  • Add Pokémon trainer and villain information
  • Provide option to change default sprite view
  • Implement Tera Type information
  • Add item location and TM/HM information

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Life Point Counter

One-time4
  • Duelist package$0.99
  • Retro$0.99
  • Pharaoh$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Combo Purchase$2.99
2 purchases

MasterDex

One-time2
  • Masteredex - Sale$1.99
  • Masterdex PRO$2.99

Questions

Is Life Point Counter free?
Life Point Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MasterDex free?
MasterDex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Life Point Counter or MasterDex?
MasterDex is rated higher. Life Point Counter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while MasterDex averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Life Point Counter or MasterDex have ads?
MasterDex shows ads; Life Point Counter does not.
Which is updated more often, Life Point Counter or MasterDex?
Life Point Counter ships an update every 3 weeks, and MasterDex every 3 weeks. Most recently, Life Point Counter was updated on October 22, 2026 and MasterDex on October 22, 2026.

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